Product ID:3229-2 BRAKE SHOES
MSDS Date:07/31/1992
FSC:2530
NIIN:00-146-6128
MSDS Number: BNMMJ

ALLIED CORPORATION/BENDIX FRICTION MATERIALS DIV.

GREEN ISLAND
TROY, NY 12181
US

Emergency Phone: 518-273-6550

Info Phone: 518-273-6550

Preparer: E.L. ROGERS

Cage: OLYW2

BENDIX CORP THE FRICTION MATERIALS DIV-ALLIED CORP

238 TROY, NY 12181 US

Telephone: 518-273-6550/518-270-0200

Cage: 76126

ASBESTOS, CHRYSOTILE

CAS: 12001-29-5

RTECS: CI6478500

OSHA PEL 0.2 FIBERS/CC

ACGIH TLV: 2 FIBERS/CC; A1;9192

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

SILICATES(TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3; 9192

COKE (PETROLEUM DERIVED)

OSHA PEL NONE ESTABLISHED

ACGIH TLV: NONE ESTABLISHED

RESINS, CURED PHENOLIC & CASHEW

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM RESP. DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM RESP. DUST

GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 7440-44-0

RTECS: FF5250100

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

IRON, ZINC, ALUMINUM & THEIR OXIDES

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM RESP. DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM RESP. DUST

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INDIVIDUAL SENSITIVITY TO PARTIALLY
CURED PHENOLIC OR CASHEW RESINS MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS-TYPE
REACTIONS. DUSTS OF CRYSTALLINE SILICA MAY PRODUCE SILICOSIS. METAL
DUSTS CAN BE EYE/UPPER RESPIRATORY SYS TEM IRRITANTS. INHALATION OF
AIRBORNE ASBESTOS FIBER > "OSHA PEL" MAY BE A HEALTH HAZARD & CAUSE
ASBESTOSIS, LUNG CANCER
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS WHICH IS A LISTED
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:PARTIALLY CURED CASHEW RESINS: SKIN ERUPTIONS
SIMILIAR IN APPEARANCE TO POISON IVY; LUNG EFFECTS FROM ASBESTOS &
CRYSTALLINE SILICA: COUGHING, WHEEZING, BREATH SHORTNESS, IMPAIRED
PULMONARY FUNCTION; EYES: DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION; INGEST:
GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES POSSIBLE FROM INGESTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY AILMENTS
OR PRIOR SKIN SENSITIZATION.

First Aid:SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY FROM A PROPER HANDLING OF THIS
FRICTION MATERIAL PRODUCT. EYES: IRRIGATE WITH WATER & GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION, IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH
MILD SOAP & W ATER & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS APPROPRIATE.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS REQUIRED.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM APPROPRIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE; WATER, (CLASS A, B OR C), FOG OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE PROCEDURES SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION. VACUUM OR WET
CLEAN IF DUST IS INVOLVED. ANY VACUUM SYSTEM SHOULD BE EQUIPPED
W/AN OUTLET "HEPA" FILTER TO PREVENT RE-INTRODUCTION OF ASBESTOS
FIBERS TO THE ENVIRONS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THE FRICTION MATERIAL PRODUCT, AS
SHIPPED, IS NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS, BUT MACHINING(GRINDING,
DRILLINGS, ETC.) & NORMAL USE MAY CREATE DUST/FIBERS.
Other Precautions:WORK ENVIRONMENT SHOULD BE MONITORED TO DETERMINE IF
EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE EXCEEDS OSHA'S PEL.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. HOWEVER,
IF AIRBORNE FIBER CONCENTRATION IS IN EXCESS OF THE OSHA PEL, NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATORS SHOULD BE USED. ASBESTOS MAY BE PRESENT!!
REVIEW OSHA'S ASBESTOS REG(29CFR1910.1001)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED ESPECIALLY DURING MACHINING
INCLUDING GRINDING & DRILLING.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED, SPECIFY TYPE NOT STATED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR TASK AT HAND TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE TO FIBERS/DUST. CONSULT LOCAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENST FOR
ADVICE.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT SMOKE.WASH BEFORE EATING.SHOWER AFTER
WORK.CHANGE TO & FROM WORK CLOTHES AT JOB SITE.TAKE NO WORK CLOTHES
HOME
Supplemental Safety and Health
REVIEW THE "FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE'S RECOMMENDED
PROCEDURES FOR REDUCING ASBESTOS DUST DURING BRAKE SERVICING".
CHECK W/LOCAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENST FOR APPROPRIATE OPERATING
PROCEDURES!

HCC:T6
Spec Gravity:1.3 TO 3.7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, ODORLESS. LIGHT TAN TO DARK GRAY COLOR
SHAPED TO OBJECT STATED BY ITEM N
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION WILL CREATE
CARBON MONOXIDE & CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN PROPER RECEPTACLES APPROPRIATELY
LABELED I/A/W APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL LAWS &
REGULATIONS. PLACE RECEPTACLES IN AN "AUTHORIZED LANDFILL" AS
DESIGNATED BY FEDERAL OR STATE AUTH ORITIES.

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